Winning the top three places at the annual Chamber Chili Cookoff were, from left, Luis Rodriguez, second, and also the People’s Choice winner; sisters Jasmine and Keylee Johnson, first; and Andre Rodriguez, third. Contest coordinator Jack Schieder said this year was the first time one of the place winners was also the People’s Choice winner. (Johnson Publications photo)
Contestant Barb Prottsman serves up some of her chili to Theresa Schilke and daughter Jenna Rodriguez at last week’s contest. (Johnson Publications photo)
Chili chefs vie for title
Tasters enjoyed both spicy and mild concoctions at the sixth annual Chili Cookoff, sponsored last Thursday by the Imperial Chamber of Commerce.
